Traiguén, Agricultural commune in Malleco Province, Chile
Located in the Araucanía Region at 180 meters elevation, Traiguén covers 908 square kilometers of land with both urban and rural populations.
Founded on December 2, 1878, Traiguén developed from a small settlement into an administrative center within the Malleco Province of southern Chile.
The name Traiguén comes from Mapudungun, the language of indigenous Mapuche people, reflecting the deep connection between native culture and local heritage.
The commune experiences warm summers and cool winters, with annual precipitation reaching 1,241 millimeters, making it suitable for agricultural activities.
The Deutsche Schule Traiguén, a former German school, represented the educational influence of European settlers in this Chilean agricultural region.
Location: Malleco Province
Location: Araucanía Region
Inception: December 2, 1878
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
Website: http://traiguen.cl/webpublico
GPS coordinates: -38.25000,-72.68333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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